1 (often used in the plural 常使用复数形式) the point from which sth starts; the cause of sth 起源；来源；由来；起因: This particular tradition has its origins in Wales. 这个特别的传统起源于威尔士。Many English words are of Latin origin. 很多英语词语都源于拉丁语。

2 (often used in the plural 常使用复数形式) the country, race, culture, etc that a person comes from 原籍；血统；出身: people of African origin 非洲血统的人